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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX20V
  • New Model is Sony HX50V
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic TS30 versus Sony HX30V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was unveiled 2 years later than the HX30V and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TS30 scores against the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Sony HX30V

 TS30 HX30V 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2012Fresher by 35 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Panasonic TS30

 HX30V TS30 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Sony HX30V

 TS30 HX30V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS30 has outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TS30 vs the HX30V.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS30 and HX30V.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent TS30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography info
Sony HX30V Portrait photography info
35
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography advice
Sony HX30V Street photography advice
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (142g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Sports photography camera
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition (142 grams)
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography details
Sony HX30V Landscape photography details
43
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
50
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
Vlogging with Sony HX30V
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Sony HX30V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.3fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lbs) 254 gr (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 320 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $180 $420